Spectra Logic NTIER700 manual Updates to the User Guide

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Contents

 

Updates to the User Guide

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CHAPTER 1—OVERVIEW

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Features

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CHAPTER 2—INSTALLING THE NTIER700

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Install in a Restricted Access Location

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Connect the Power Cords

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Install the Data Drives in the Blades

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Connect the Cables and Power On

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Next Steps

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CHAPTER 3—CONFIGURING THE NTIER700

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Access the BlueScale Web Interface

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Access the Windows Desktop

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Install Antivirus Software

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Install Additional Application Software

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CHAPTER 4—USING THE NTIER700

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Displaying the Status of Components

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Using the Blade Operator Panel

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CHAPTER 8—MAINTAINING THE NTIER700

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Moving or Shipping the nTier700

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Updating Firmware

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Updating Tape Drive Device Drivers

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APPENDIX A—SERVICE AND SUPPORT

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Before Contacting Spectra Logic Technical Support

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Opening a Support Ticket

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Returns

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APPENDIX B – SPECIFICATIONS

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RAID Storage Specifications

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Power Cords

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APPENDIX D—TUNINGGIGABIT ETHERNET NETWORK PERFORMANCE

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Enable Jumbo Frames for 10 GigE Network Interface Cards

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Teaming NICs

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Release Notes

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Contents Spectra nTier700 Copyright Trademarks June Contacting Spectra Logic Spectra Logic Sales United States and Canada EuropeContents Updates to the User Guide Related Publications NTier700Microsoft Windows Operating System and Software Spectra nTier File MigratorUser Feedback Register Your NEW NTIER700 Typographical ConventionsRelease Notes 90990019 Firmware Package Support Firmware Package InformationUpdating Firmware Firmware Version RequirementsFirmware Package History BlueScale Resolved IssuesBlueScale2.8.0.1 Enhancements and ChangesAccessories Remote Desktop to display Known IssuesProblem Workaround ConnectBackup and Archive Appliance User Guide for Known Issue BlueScale2.6.0.7Start Settings Network Connections BlueScale2.6.0.6Described in the nTier File Migrator User Guide Following error, which corresponds to the Remote Accessories Command Prompt Keyboard. For example, after entering the folder Release Notes 90990019 Supported Browsers IP AddressingObtain the Updated Device Driver Windows Operating SystemUpdating Tape Drive Device Drivers Select If your organization Run the following command If you are using Install the Updated Device DriverFor this device Uninstall Remove Current Drivers or DevicesWorking with the Hardware Components Moving or Shipping the NTIER700 Recycling Your NTIER700Features OverviewInstall in a Restricted Access Location Installing the NTIER700Connect the Power Cords Install the Data Drives in the Blades Unlock the BladesInstall the Data Drives Identifying the drive numbers and latches in a bladeDrives for a single blade Release the drive sled latch Connect the Cables and Power On Connectors on the rear panel N+1 power configuration shownFibre Channel GigEConnected Scsi busƒ Read -Configuring the nTier700 on page 40 Next StepsAccess the BlueScale Web Interface Configuring the NTIER700Https//nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn When using Internet Explorer or Firefox Add Security Exception dialog box, select Get Certificate Release Notes 90990009 Access the Windows Desktop OverviewConnect and Log Windows Desktop messageWindows Storage Server login Log Off and Return to BlueScale Windows Storage Server Remote DesktopInstall Antivirus Software Install Additional Application SoftwareMake the Installation Files Accessible to Windows Share a CD or DVD Drive on a Remote Computer Share the DriveMap the Shared CD or DVD Drive to a Drive Letter Install the Software Using the Blade Operator Panel Using the NTIER700Displaying the Status of Components Moving or Shipping the nTier700 Maintaining the NTIER700Check the Current Firmware Version Determine Whether an Update is Available Current BlueScale version on the About menuDownload the Updated Firmware ThenUpdate the Firmware Select Start Update Choose Continue Install CancelUpdating Tape Drive Device Drivers Restart the nTier700 Installnonexclusive.exe Appendix A-SERVICE and Support Before Contacting Spectra Logic Technical SupportOpening a Support Ticket Parameter Specification RAID Storage SpecificationsAppendix B Specifications ReturnsPower Cords Volt AC power cord are as followsEnable Jumbo Frames for 10 GigE Network Interface Cards Appendix D-TUNING Gigabit Ethernet Network PerformanceChange the MTU Setting for the NIC Card Local Area Connection Properties Enable Window Scaling DecimalTeaming NICs Team Type Description Static LinkAggregation SLA